CW Work Study

Q: What is CW Work Study?

CalWORKs Work-Study (CWS) Program provides CalWORKs students with on-campus work opportunities in order to develop and/or strengthen workplace skills while completing their educational goals. With the help of dedicated on-campus employers, students learn how to enter and re-enter the workforce with the confidence that is needed to achieve career satisfaction and economic self-sufficiency. Work-Study is a time-limited program and allows students to earn money that will not be deducted from their cash aid.

Q: How do I know if I'm Eligible?

To be eligible for CalWORKs Work-Study Program, a student must:

Be enrolled at Moorpark College and be in good standing with the college

Be receiving the adult portion of cash aid and provide proof of cash aid (TANF) from the County

Be participating in the Counties Welfare-to-Work Program

Submit proof of cash aid for each new semester

Maintain the minimum 9 units each Spring and Fall semester and 3 units each Summer semester

Maintain a 2.0 G.P.A. for each semester

Meet with one of the CalWORKs Counselors each new semester

Maintain contact with Work-Study Coordinator regarding the Work-Study position

Q: How is CalWORKs Work-Study different from Federal Work-Study?

A: Both CalWORKs Work-Study and Federal Work-Study are available to the CalWORKs student. Federal Work-Study occurs on campus and is usually a student clerk position with a maximum per week. These positions usually end at the end of the semester or until the Federal Work-Study award is exhausted. You must qualify for Federal Financial Aid to participate in Federal Work Study. CalWORKs Work-Study can also occur on campus, but may occur off-campus with an area employer. CalWORKs Work-Study and FA work Study require students to maintain a 2.00 Grade Point Average and satisfactory progress (adhering to educational plan).

Q. How do I sign up?

Meet with the CalWORKs Program Specialist Linda Corrigan to begin the Work-Study process. She can be contacted at 805-378-1400 Ext. 1894